On this edition of The Volunteer State, John Adams and Blake Toppmeyer of the News Sentinel join the Tennessean's Joe Rexrode to discuss the Vols' quarterback battle and how Jarrett Guarantano seems to be positioning himself to start the season opener against West Virginia.

They also break down what they see as the strengths and weaknesses of Jeremy Pruitt's first team.

Tennessee will open the 2018 season against the Mountaineers on Sept. 1 (3:30 p.m. ET, CBS) in Charlotte, N.C.